TOWN OF MARANA OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE
ORDINANCE # 2008.18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION ……………………………………………………………2
Section
101
Title, Scope and Purpose
102
Applicability
103
Exemptions
104
Permit, Plan Submission and Inspection Requirements
105
Prohibitions
106
Outdoor Lighting Design Standards
107
Violations
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS …………………………………………………………….……7
Section
201
General
202
Definitions
CHAPTER 3 - LIGHTING AREAS ……………………………………………………….….10
Section
301
Description of Lighting Areas
CHAPTER 4 - TOTAL OUTDOOR LIGHT OUTPUT, SHIELDING, FIXTURE
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………..….11
Section
401
Total Outdoor Light Output – Table 401.1
402
Outdoor Light Shielding
403
Fixture Height Requirements
CHAPTER 5 - SIGN LIGHTING ………………………………………………………..……14
Section
501
Outdoor Advertising Signs
CHAPTER 6 - RECREATIONAL FACILITIES …………………………………………….15
Section
601
Illumination of Recreational Facilities
CHAPTER 7 - OUTDOOR DISPLAY LOT LIGHTING ……………………………………16
Section701
Illumination of Outdoor Display Lots
MARANA OUTDOOR LIGHTING AREA MAP ……………………………………………17
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
TITLE, SCOPE AND PURPOSE
101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Outdoor Lighting Code for the Town of Marana. They shall
be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code”.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code apply to the construction,
alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement and installation of outdoor lighting throughout the Town.
101.3 Purpose and intent. The purpose of this code is to preserve the relationship of the residents of the Town
of Marana to their unique desert environment through protection of access to the dark night sky. Intended
outcomes include continuing support of astronomical activity and minimizing wasted energy, while not
compromising the safety, security and well being of persons engaged in outdoor night time activities. It is the
intent of this code to control the obtrusive aspects of excessive and careless outdoor lighting usage while
preserving, protecting and enhancing the lawful nighttime use and enjoyment of any and all property. It is
recognized that portions of properties may be required to be unlit, covered, or have reduced lighting levels in
order to allow enough lumens in the lighted areas to achieve light levels in accordance with nationally
recognized recommended practices.
101.4 Conformance with codes. All outdoor illuminating devices shall be installed in conformance with the
provisions of this code, the building code, the electrical code and the sign code of the authorizing jurisdiction as
applicable and under appropriate permit and inspection.
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
102.1 General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods
of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between the
general requirements and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
102.2 Other laws. Where any provision of federal, state, county, or city statutes, codes or laws conflicts with
any provision of this code, the most restrictive shall govern unless otherwise regulated by law.
102.3 Partial invalidity. If any of the provisions of this code or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this code which can be given effect, and to this end,
the provisions of this code are declared to be servable.
102.4 New uses, buildings, and additions or modifications. All proposed new land uses, developments,
buildings, structures, or building additions, shall meet the requirements of this code. Modification or
replacement (other than maintenance) of outdoor lighting fixtures shall meet the provisions of this code.
102.5 Existing installations. All outdoor light fixtures lawfully installed prior to and operable on the effective
date of the ordinance codified under this chapter are exempt from all requirements of this code. The installation
shall be maintained in accordance with the edition of the Outdoor Lighting Code under which it was installed.
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102.6 Resumption of use after abandonment. If a property or use with non-conforming lighting is abandoned
as defined in chapter 2, then all outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance with this code
before the use is resumed.
102.7 Change of use. Whenever the use of any existing building, structure, or premises is changed to a new
use, all outdoor lighting shall be reviewed and brought into compliance with this code before the new use
commences.
102.8 Alternate materials and methods of construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to
prevent the use of any design, materials or method of installation or operation not specifically prescribed by this
code, provided any such alternate has been approved. The Building Official may approve any such proposed
alternate provided he or she finds that it:
1. Provides at least approximate equivalence to the applicable specific requirements of this code and;
2. Is otherwise satisfactory or complies with the intent of this code and;
3. Has been designed or approved by a registered lighting or electrical engineer and is supported by
calculations showing that the design submitted meets that intent of the code.
102.9 Appeals. Any person substantially aggrieved by any decision of the Building Official made in
administration of this code has the right and responsibilities of appeal to the Advisory/Appeals Board of this
jurisdiction.
SECTION 103
EXEMPTIONS
103.1 Gas lighting. All outdoor lighting fixtures producing light directly by the combustion of natural gas or
other fossil fuels are exempt from the provisions of this code.
103.2 Lighting in the public right-of-way. Outdoor lighting installed in the public right-of-way is exempt
from the provisions of this code. Engineering standards apply and require an approval from the Town of Marana
Engineering Department.
103.3 Seasonal decorative lighting. Seasonal decorations using unshielded 50-watt or less incandescent lamps
are exempt from Thanksgiving to January 15th. These fixtures must be turned off between 11:00 p.m. and
sunrise except for commercial operations open on a 24 hour basis.
103.4 Neon sign lighting. Neon lighting shall be exempt from the requirements of Chapter 4 of this code when
used for sign lighting, but not exempt for any other uses.
103.5 Emergency Egress Lighting. Emergency egress lighting, when required under building regulations and
illuminated only during an emergency event, shall be exempt from the requirements of this code.
103.6 Temporary exemption. Any person may submit a written request, on a form prepared by the jurisdiction,
to the jurisdiction for temporary exemption request. A temporary exemption shall contain the following
information:
1. Specific exemption(s) requested.
2. Type and use of outdoor light fixture involved.
3. Duration of time of the requested exemption.
4. Type of lamp and lamp lumens.
5. Total wattage of lamp or lamps and number of lamps to be used.
6. Proposed location on premises of the outdoor lighting fixture(s).
7. Previous temporary exemptions, if any, and addresses of premises there under.
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8. Physical size of outdoor light fixture(s) and type of shielding provided.
9. Other data and information that may be required by the Building Official.
103.6.1 Approval and duration. The jurisdiction shall have five business days from the date of submission
of the request for temporary exemption to act, in writing, on the request. If approved, the exemption shall be
valid for not more than thirty days from the date of issuance of the approval. The approval shall be
renewable at the discretion of the Building Official upon a consideration of all the circumstances. Each such
renewed exemption shall be valid for not more than thirty additional days.
103.6.2 Disapproval and appeal. If the request for temporary exemption is disapproved, the person
making the request will have the appeal rights provided in Section 102 of this code.
SECTION 104
PERMIT, PLAN SUBMISSION AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
104.1 Permit required. Any owner, occupant or authorized agent who intends to install, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, or change any outdoor lighting within Town of Marana jurisdiction, the installation of which
is regulated by this code, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required outdoor
lighting permit.
104.2 Permit submission requirements. The permit submission shall contain the following:
1. Plans indicating the location and type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, and
other devices.
2. Description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors, additional shielding, and
other devices that may include, but is not limited to, catalog cut sheets from the manufacturer.
3. If canopy lighting is being proposed, then provide calculations for average maintained levels of
horizontal illuminance at 36 inches above grade level in foot candles. Provide evidence of the fixtures
being hidden from sight at the property line.
4. Photometric data established by the fixture manufacturers or credible source, showing the angle of
cutoff or light emissions. Photometric data need not be submitted when the full cutoff performance of
the fixture is obvious to the reviewer.
5. Additional photometric data and site structure information as necessary to assure that there is no light
trespass on adjacent properties in excess of that allowed by Section 402.2 of the shielding requirements.
6. A stamp or statement on the plans stamped by a registered design professional certifying compliance
with the requirements of this Code. The Building Official may waive this requirement for small
installations.
7. For sites in Lighting Area E3 that exceed 6 acres, a master lighting study may be submitted that
indicates an overall lumen calculation for the entire site. The study shall indicate actual lumens used for
lighting being presently installed and an estimate for future pads, parcels, buildings and phases. The
total lumens for the overall project shall be tracked by a single design professional designated by the
owner and submitted as a cumulative total to the Town of Marana. The overall project lumens shall be
tracked to show current compliance and ability to develop future areas within the limit of the overall
allowed lumens. If a parcel is sold by the owner after a master lighting study is approved, the new
owner has the option to continue development with the original designated design professional utilizing
the overall project lumens.
104.3 Luminaire schedule on plans. There shall be a schedule on the plans to confirm compliance with the
lumen cap per Table 401.1, and which includes the following information:
1. Each exterior luminaire type with the mean lumens for that type, the quantity of each type and whether
the luminaire is full cutoff or non-cutoff shielded.
2. The total of full cutoff and non-cutoff shielded mean lumens for the parcel.
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3. A statement of the lighting area, the size of the permitted parcel, and the maximum allowed full cutoff
and non-cutoff shielded mean lumens.
Exception: When a submittal includes a statement by a registered design professional stating that the
existing site lighting is being modified less that 10 percent, it shall not be necessary to comply with Section
104.3.
104.4 Additional submissions. The above required plans, descriptions and data shall be sufficiently complete
to enable the plans examiner to readily ascertain code compliance. If such plans, descriptions and data are
insufficient to enable this ready determination, by reason of the nature of configuration of devices, fixtures, or
lamps proposed, the application will be deemed incomplete. The plans examiner may require additional
evidence of compliance such as certified reports of tests by a recognized testing laboratory.
104.5 Subdivision plat certification and development plan. If any subdivision proposed to have installed
common or public area outdoor lighting, the final plat shall contain a statement certifying that the applicable
provisions of this code will be complied with. Specific plans for lighting shall not be included on the plat but
will rather be contained on the building permit plans.
104.6 Lamp or fixture substitution. Should any outdoor light fixture or the type of light source therein be
changed after the permit has been issued, a change request must be submitted by the design professional to the
building official for his/her approval, together with adequate information to assure compliance with this code.
104.7 Inspections. The owner of a property, or the authorized agent of the owner, shall request all required
inspections as noted on the permit issued under this code. All inspection requests shall be made at appropriate
intervals as noted on the permit and it is the responsibility of the property owner or authorized agent of the
owner to assure that all required inspections receive approval from the Building Official and that final
inspection approval is obtained prior to placing the permitted outdoor lighting into service.
SECTION 105
PROHIBITIONS
105.1 Mercury vapor lamps and fixtures. The installation, sale, offer for sale, lease or purchase of any
mercury vapor lamp for use within the Town of Marana as outdoor lighting is prohibited.
105.2 Bottom mounted outdoor advertising sign lighting. Bottom mounted outdoor advertising sign lighting
is prohibited.
105.3 Other fixtures and lamps. The installation of lighting where the unshielded portion of the lamp can be
seen from an adjacent residential property, except as approved in the design standards, is prohibited. Any
lighting not listed in this code is not permitted without the approval of the Building Official.
105.4 Laser source lighting. The use of laser source lighting or any similar high intensity light for outdoor
advertising or entertainment, when projected above the horizontal is prohibited.
105.5 Searchlights. The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes is prohibited.
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SECTION 106
OUTDOOR LIGHTING DESIGN STANDARDS
106.1 General design standards. The design shall incorporate at least 80 percent of the allowed lumens or
meet the minimum illumination levels recommended in the latest Handbook of the Illuminating Engineering
Society of North America (IESNA).
106.2 Spacing. Light poles and luminaires shall be spaced in a manner to provide lighting distribution as
recommended by the IESNA in areas of frequent use such as parking lots and pedestrian walkways taking
height limitations into account.
106.3 Canopy lighting. Canopy lighting shall have a maximum average maintained horizontal illuminance
level at 36 inches above grade of 60 foot candles (fc) in Area E3 and 45 fc in Area E2.
106.4 Non-cutoff shielded lighting. All non-cutoff shielded light fixtures, including unshielded seasonal
decorations, shall be turned off between 11:00 p.m. and sunrise.
Exception: Commercial properties that operate on a 24 hour basis.
106.5 Flood and spot lights. Flood and spot lights shall be installed within a shielded housing and aimed such
that the source shall not be visible from any adjacent residential property.
106.6 Lighting types approved. Lighting types shall consist of low pressure sodium (LPS), high pressure
sodium (HPS), metal halide (MH), fluorescent, incandescent, gas filled tubing and any other lighting source
approved by the Building Official. The preferred method of lighting is LPS and should be utilized unless color
rendering is essential.
106.7 Lighting required for business operation. Lighting required for business operation may be allowed to
remain on until 11 p.m. or until close of business, whichever is later.
SECTION 107
VIOLATIONS
107.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend,
repair, move, remove, install, use or demolish outdoor lighting equipment as regulated by this code, or cause
same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
107.2 Notice of violation The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the
person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removing, demolition or
use of any outdoor lighting in violation of this code or in violation of a detail statement or a plan approved
hereunder, or in violation of a permit issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the
discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. The property owner or
authorized agent of the owner shall comply with the requirements of the notice of violation or file a notice of
appeal in accordance with the provisions of Section 102.9 above within the time period given on the notice for
abatement of the violation.
107.3 Enforcement and Penalties. Failure to address a notice of violation in a timely fashion may result in the
issuance of a civil citation as provided for in Chapter 5-7 of the Marana Town Code. Such citation shall not
excuse the need to correct or abate such violation, or to remove or terminate the unlawful use of outdoor
lighting in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Each day a
violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201
GENERAL
201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this
code, have the meanings indicated in this chapter.
201.2 Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense include the future; words in the masculine gender
include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular.
201.3 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such
terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.
SECTION 202
DEFINITIONS
ABANDONMENT. The relinquishment of a property, or the cessation of the use or activity by the owner or
tenant for a period of six months, excluding temporary or short term interruptions for the purpose of
remodeling, maintaining, or otherwise improving or rearranging a facility. A use shall be deemed abandoned
when such use is suspended as evidenced by the cessation of activities or conditions which constitute the
principal use of the property.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The official or other designated authority charged with the administration of this
code, or a duly authorized representative.
CURFEW. A time established for listed lighting systems to be automatically extinguished.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Any residential, commercial, industrial or mixed use subdivision plan or
development plan which is submitted to the jurisdiction for approval or for permit.
DIRECT ILLUMINATION. Illumination resulting from light emitted directly from a lamp or luminaire, not
light diffused through translucent signs or reflected from other surfaces such as the ground or building faces.
DISPLAY LOT OR AREA. Outdoor areas where active nighttime sales activities occur, and where accurate
color perception by customers is required. To qualify as a display lot, one of the following specific uses must
occur:
1. Vehicle sales (autos, recreational vehicles, boats, motor cycles etc).
2. Assembly lots.
3. Swap meets.
4. Airport and automobile fueling areas.
Special condition. Uses not on this list must be approved as a display lot use by the Building Official.
FULL CUTOFF LIGHT FIXTURE. A light fixture shielded or constructed so that no light rays are emitted
by the installed fixture at angles above the horizontal plane, as certified by photometric test reports. Such
candela information shall be as determined by a photometric test report from a nationally recognized
independent testing laboratory and as certified by the manufacturer. Any structural part of the luminaire
provided this cutoff angle shielding shall be permanently attached.
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GLARE. The definition of glare shall be as found in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
(IESNA) handbook.
INSTALLED. The attachment , or assembly fixed in place, whether or not connected to a power source, or any
outdoor light fixture.
LUMEN. Unit of luminous flux used to measure the amount of light emitted by lamps.
LUMINAIRE. The complete lighting assembly, less the support assembly. Two or more units with lamps less
than three feet apart shall be considered a single luminaire.
NET ACREAGE. The remaining found area after deleting all portions of proposed and existing public streets
within a parcel.
NON-CUTOFF SHIELDED FIXTURE. A light fixture that does not comply with the full cutoff light fixture
requirements of this code, but does comply with shielding requirements.
OUTDOOR LIGHT FIXTURE. An outdoor illuminating device, outdoor lighting or reflective surface, lamp
or similar device, permanently installed or portable, used for illumination or advertisement. Such devices shall
include, but not be limited to:
1. Street lighting.
2. Parking lot lighting.
3. Building and structural lighting.
4. Landscaping lighting.
5. Recreational lighting.
6. Billboards and other signs (advertising or otherwise).
7. Product display area lighting.
8. Building overhangs and open canopy lighting.
9. Security lighting.
10. Searchlight, spotlight, flood lights and laser lights.
OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY. An area designed for active recreation, whether publicly or
privately owned, including, but not limited to baseball, soccer, football, golf, tennis, swimming pools and race
tracks of any sort.
PERSON. Any individual, tenant, lessee, owner, or any commercial entity including but not limited to firm,
business, partnership, joint venture or corporation.
PROPERTY LINE. The property line used to determine pole height shall be the actual property line. Common
areas, streets, right of ways shall not be used to allow increases in pole heights.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. A road, street, alley or highway permanently dedicated to the public for public
use.
SHIELDING/SHIELDED. Construction of a luminaire, the location of a fixture, or the addition of materials
to prevent the light source from being seen from an adjacent residential property. The shielding must be
permanent and non reflective. Care should be taken to ensure additional shielding added to a luminaire does not
affect the listing or warranty of the luminaire.
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TEMPORARY LIGHTING. Lighting which does not conform to the provisions of this ordinance and which
will not be used for more than one thirty day period within a calendar year, with one thirty day extension.
Temporary lighting is intended for uses which by their nature are of limited duration; e.g. holiday decorations,
civic events, or construction projects.
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CHAPTER 3
LIGHTING AREAS
SECTION 301
DESCRIPTION OF LIGHTING AREAS
301.1 Lighting areas. Lighting areas shall be as described and defined on the Town of Marana Lighting Area
Map incorporated within this code as APPENDEX A, and as further described within this section.
301.2 Lighting area E3. Lighting area E3 is an urban area with primary land uses for commercial, business,
industrial activity, apartments and surrounded by suburban residential areas.
301.3 Lighting area E2. Lighting area E2 is rural residential and agricultural areas.
Exception: Properties located within lighting area E2 on the Marana Lighting Area Map that are
determined to be a commercial or industrial uses by the Town of Marana Planning and Zoning Director,
or otherwise have an allowed commercial uses, shall be deemed to be located within Lighting Area E3.
In the case of rezoning, outdoor lighting levels and the purposes and intent of this code shall be a
rezoning consideration and outdoor lighting levels may be restricted by the rezoning authority.
301.4 Lighting area C. Lighting area C is areas designated as land banks, conservation areas or any
environmental areas of special consideration as designated by the Town of Marana Council. Lighting in these
areas shall be limited to lighting for public safety only.
301.5 Properties in more than one lighting area. A property located in more than one of the lighting areas
described within this chapter shall be considered to be only in the most restrictive lighting area.
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CHAPTER 4
TOTAL OUTDOOR LIGHT OUTPUT, SHIELDING,
FIXTURE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 401
TOTAL OUTDOOR LIGHT OUTPUT
401.1 Calculation of total outdoor light output for property. Total outdoor light output shall not exceed the
lumen limits given in Table 401.1. In the table, “total” means the sum of emitted light on the site. For
determining compliance with this code, the total lumens shall be the sum of the following:
1. One hundred percent of the lumens from outdoor full cutoff and non-cutoff shielded fixtures installed
on grade, on poles, and installed on the top or sides of buildings or other structures, when not shielded
from above by the structure.
2. One hundred percent of the lumens from externally illuminated signs.
3. Fifty percent of the lumens from underwater light fixtures unless the fixture is aimed at an angle of less
than 45 degreed above the horizontal, in which case the lumens shall be calculated at 10 percent of the
total lumen output.
4. Twenty percent of full cutoff fixtures installed under canopies, building overhangs or roof eaves.
5. Zero percent of full cutoff light fixtures installed under canopies, building overhangs, or roof eaves in
such a manner that no lamp or vertical element of a lens or diffuser is visible from an adjacent
property.
6. Zero percent of internally illuminated and LED signs, and lights illuminating a US flag when shining
downward.
401.2 Calculation of total light output for fixture lamps. The total amount of light, measured in lumens, is
limited to a value per net acre of the site. The output from all outdoor light fixture lamps shall be determined as
follows:
1. For lamp types that vary in light output as they age (such as fluorescent or high intensity discharge
lamps) the mean lumen output, as defined by the lamp manufacturer, shall be the lumen value used. For
lamps not listed with mean lumens, the initial rating shall be used.
2. The light output for each outdoor light fixture shall be based on the largest lamp that the outdoor light
fixture is rated to accommodate. Furthermore, the largest lamp rating for fluorescent and high intensity
discharge fixtures shall be based on the installed ballast rating.
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TABLE 401.1
MAXIMUM TOTAL OUTDOOR LIGHT OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS
LUMEN CAPS: MEAN LUMENS PER NET ACRE OF PARCEL OR LOT
LIGHTING AREAS (As defined in Section 301 and
on Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Map.)
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL – OPTION 1 (1)
(Mostly low pressure sodium fixtures.)
Total full cutoff LPS fixtures, plus full cutoff non-LPS
fixtures, plus non-cutoff shielded fixtures. (5)
Limit on non-LPS full cutoff fixtures. (5)
Limit on non-cutoff shielded fixtures. (5)
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL – OPTION 2 (1)
(Mostly non-low pressure sodium fixtures)
Total full cutoff fixtures, plus non-cutoff shielded
fixtures. (5)
Limit on non-cutoff shielded fixtures. (5)
ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING (2) (3)
Total full cutoff fixtures, plus non-cutoff shielded
fixtures.
Limit on non-cutoff shielded fixtures. (5)
E3
E2
C
450,000
200,000
SP (4)
45,000
12,000
18,000
6,000
SP (4)
SP (4)
300,000
65,000
SP (4)
12,000
6,000
SP (4)
55,000
24,000
SP (4)
12,000
6,000
SP (4)
Table footnotes:
1. Use any one of the options for the entire property.
2. This refers to all residential land-use zoning, including all densities and types of housing such as single family,
detached and duplexes.
3. If LPS is used for residential lighting, then the total lumens in the table for all areas can be increased by 50 percent
of full cutoff LPS lighting.
4. “SP” indicates special permit where local conditions warrant low level lighting design.
5. Non-cutoff shielded fixtures shall not exceed 3,000 mean lumens output per fixture, and shall meet the shielding
requirements of this code.
SECTION 402
OUTDOOR LIGHT SHIELDING
402.1 Full cutoff requirements. All outdoor light fixtures are required to meet the full cutoff requirements of
this code.
Exception: Fixtures described in table 401.1 as non-cutoff shielded, internal and LED sign
lighting. Seasonal decorative lighting as described within Section 103.
402.2 Shielding requirements. All outdoor lighting fixtures are required to meet the following shielding
requirements:
1. All outdoor lighting within 150 feet or ten times the mounting height of the fixture, whichever is
greater, of an adjacent residential property shall have external shields installed. Additional shielding
may be required by the Building Official when glare intrudes into residential areas or affects visibility
of traffic signals or signage.
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2. Flood and spot lights shall be installed within a shielded housing and aimed such that the source shall
not be visible from any adjacent residential property.
3. Light trespass into residential areas shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles measured vertically at 5 feet above
the ground.
Exception: Internal and LED sign lighting. Seasonal decorative lighting as described within Section 103.
SECTION 403
FIXTURE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
403.1 Outdoor light fixture height requirements:
1. The height of a pole-mounted luminaire shall be measured from finished grade to the bottom of the lens
of the luminaire and fixture poles shall not extend more than 2 feet above the allowed mounting height.
2. The height of a pole mounted luminaire above finished grade shall not exceed 42 feet for a property that
exceeds 25 acres, 30 feet for a property between 6 and 25 acres, and 20 feet for a property less than 6
acres. For properties that exceed 6 acres, any pole within 150 feet of an adjacent residential property
shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
3. All lighting fixtures on the residential side of commercial or industrial property and adjacent to
residential property shall be full cutoff and shall be limited in height to 10 feet at the property line and
may increase in height at a rate of 1 foot for every 2ft.-6in. away from the property line up to the
maximum height for the area of the site.
4. All wall mounted luminaires utilizing lamps in excess of 4,000 lumens and/or installed above 9 feet in
elevation shall be equipped with external shields and provided with forward throw optical
characteristics so as to minimize the reflected light off the wall below the luminaire. See section 401.1
and 401.2 for additional requirements.
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CHAPTER 5
SIGN LIGHTING
SECTION 501
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS
501.1 External illumination of on-site signs. External illumination for on-site signs shall conform to all
provisions of this code and shall also conform to the lamp source, shielding restrictions and lumen caps of
Chapter 4.
501.2 Illumination of off-site advertising signs. Illumination of outdoor advertising off-site signs is
prohibited.
Exception: The use of lighting fixtures legally installed in Areas E2 and E3 prior to the effective date
of this code may continue, provided such fixtures are mounted on the top of the sign structure and
shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise, and comply with all other
provisions of the code.
501.3 Internally illuminated advertising signs. Internally illuminated outdoor advertising signs shall not be
counted toward the lumen caps described in Chapter 4 of this code. Outdoor internally illuminated advertising
signs constructed with an opaque or colored background and translucent text and symbols are strongly preferred
so as to reduce any potential detrimental effects.
501.4 LED signs. LED outdoor advertising signs shall not be counted within the lumen caps described within
Chapter 4 of this code. All outdoor LED advertising signs shall be limited to a maximum luminous intensity of
280 cd/m2 (candela per square meter), full white mode, from sunset to sunrise. In addition, outdoor LED
advertising signs shall be turned off at curfew times listed within table 501.5, or the close of business, which
ever is later.
501.5 Outdoor illuminated sign curfews. Illumination for all advertising signs, both external and internal,
shall be reduced by 50 % or turned off at the curfew times listed in Table 501.5, or when the business activities
cease, whichever is later. Billboards with legally installed lights shall be turned off at 11 P.M.
TABLE 501.5
ILLUMINATED SIGN CURFEWS
LIGHTING AREAS (Defined in Section 301 and on
Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Map.)
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING
ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING
X = Not allowed
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E3
E2
C
12 A.M.
11 P.M.
11 P.M.
10 P.M.
X
X
CHAPTER 6
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
SECTION 601
ILLUMINATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
601.1 Lighting not directly related to athletic areas. All site lighting not directly associated with the athletic
playing areas shall conform to the lighting standards described in this ordinance, including but not limited to the
shielding requirements of Chapter 4 and the lumens per acre limits of Table 401.1.
601.2 Athletic lighting exempt from lumen limits. Lighting for athletic fields, courts, or tracks shall be
exempt from the lumens per acre limits of Table 401.1. All such lighting shall utilize full cutoff luminaires that
are installed in a fashion that maintains the full cutoff characteristics. Every such lighting system design shall be
certified by a registered engineer as conforming to all applicable restrictions of this ordinance.
Exception: Where full cutoff fixtures are not utilized, acceptable luminaires shall include those which
are provided with internal and/or external glare control louvers and installed so as to limit direct uplight to less than 5 percent of the total lumens exiting from the installed fixture, and minimize offsite
light trespass by installing additional shielding for any residential area. Acceptable fixtures must also be
installed with minimum aiming angles of 25 degrees downward from horizontal. This aiming angle
shall be measured from the axis of the luminaire maximum beam candlepower as certified by an
independent testing agency.
601.3 Athletic lighting curfew. All events shall be scheduled so as to complete all activity before the curfew
times listed in Table 601.3. Illumination of the playing field, court or track shall be permitted after the curfew
only to conclude a scheduled event that was unable to be concluded before the curfew due to unusual
circumstances.
601.4 Lighting Area C prohibition. No recreational lighting is permitted in Area C. Trailheads or other
facilities may have low levels of lighting for security and shall require a special permit.
TABLE 601.3
RECREATIONAL FACILITY LIGHTING CURFEWS
LIGHTING AREAS (Defined in Section 301 and on
Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Map.)
CURFEW TIME
X = Not allowed
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CHAPTER 7
OUTDOOR DISPLAY LOT LIGHTING
SECTION 701
ILLUMINATION OF OUTDOOR DISPLAY LOT AREAS
701.1 Lighting not associated with display lot areas. All site lighting not directly associated with the display
lot areas shall conform to the lighting standards described in this ordinance, including but not limited to the
requirements of Chapter 4.
701.2 Lighting for display lot areas. Lighting for display lot areas shall be exempt from the lumens per acre
limits of Chapter 4. All such lighting shall utilize full cutoff luminaires that are installed in a fashion that
maintains the full cutoff characteristics. Every such lighting system design shall be certified by a registered
lighting or electrical engineer as conforming to all applicable restrictions of this code.
701.3 Curfew requirements for display lot lighting. Display lot area lighting exceeding the lumens per acre
cap of Chapter 4 shall be turned off at the curfew times listed in Table 601.3 or within thirty minutes after
closing of business, whichever is later.
Exemption: Display lot area lighting used for security and safety purposes is exempt from the curfew
requirements of Table 601.3 provided it is in full compliance with all requirements of Chapter 4 and
all other aspects of this code.
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